Cassandra,
I went looking for dosage and duration info about dex. I know the info
is out there, I just haven't found it yet. I know how you feel re vets
and giving up on them/them giving up on you, but you should call them
and see if there is someone in the office that has experience using dex
with kitties to get feedback on dosage using injectable dex for Kisa.
Below are some pastes I grabbed while researching, I think most if not
all were pertaining to humans rather than felines though. I also
remember it being recommended to give the injection before 9am, but I
can't remember exactly why... Something about mirroring a natural
occurrence in the body. I would absolutely cut down on the dosage
amount/times you are now injecting Kisa and see how she does. I'm sorry
I can't be of more help with this, you're doing great. Keep breathing.
Nina
* The duration of therapy is dependent on the clinical response of the
patient and as soon as improvement is indicated, the dosage should be
adjusted to the minimum required to maintain the desired clinical response.
* Dexamethasone is a long acting corticosteroid with biologic half-life
ranging from 36-72 hours.
* Dexamethasone is often prescribed to patients with cancer. In some
cases, the drug is part of the drug treatment for the disease, and in
other cases it is used to manage side effects caused by the treatment or
the cancer itself. For example, dexamethasone may be given to treat
nausea <http://www.answers.com/topic/nausea> and vomiting associated
with chemotherapy <http://www.answers.com/topic/chemotherapy>.
* Dosages to treat disease are highly individualized, but generally
start at 0.75 mg per day. The lowest therapeutic dose should be given,
though amounts given may need to be increased during times of stress.
Dosages of medications may be changed based on factors specific to the
individual.
C & J wrote:
Hmm, I wonder if 1cc every 12 hours isn't too much of the Dex then.
Maybe I should cut it back to half a cc every 12 hours and see how
that goes. I don't want to shut down her immune system completely.
1cc every 12 hours is what the vet gave me for Tomi to replace 1
prednisone pill every 12 hours. I never really used the shots for him
though.
Cassandra
----- Original Message ----- From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: Update on Kisa
I had Spencer on .4cc every 24 hours. At one point I tried cutting
back to eod, but it was obvious that wasn't enough. You might want
to try the A/D as Tad suggests, but if it were me, I wouldn't mess
with trying to add vita to the liver she's eating.
Hugs to you both,
N
C & J wrote:
I'm giving her 1cc of Dex every 12ish hours.
Right now I am just grateful to be able to spend a bit more time
with her, since 2 nights ago I was sure she would die at any
moment. To see her more alert, purring and trying to eat, she can't
be in much pain or discomfort. I think she is just really tired and
weak.
I'm just grateful to be able to spend some time with her while she's
feeling a bit better.
I don't know what will happen, but Kisa isn't quite done fighting
yet. She sure is a brave little girl. The improvement may only last
a day, or may last for years, but I will try not to worry too much
because whatever time we have left is precious.
Cassandra
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